From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you could earn the same pay no matter what job you did, would you pursue another profession? If so, what would you choose and why?

It’s a tempting thought, isn’t it? Imagine getting paid the same amount whether you’re a brain surgeon, a professional dog walker, or a full-time Netflix binge-watcher. The possibilities are endless!

But here’s the thing – even if money weren’t an issue, I wouldn’t trade my current job for anything else. No, I’m not just saying that because my boss might be reading this (hey Hollie!). I’m saying it because I genuinely love what I do.

Sure, there are days when I fantasize about pursuing my childhood dream of being a professional comic book artist/writer or a mattress tester (is that even a real job?). But at the end of the day, I find fulfillment in my current role. I get to tackle new challenges, collaborate with awesome people, and contribute to something meaningful.

Plus, let’s be real – if I suddenly decided to switch careers and become, say, a professional mime, I’d probably expect a pay bump. I mean, have you seen how much those invisible boxes cost these days?

Now, don’t get me wrong – I’m not knocking anyone who would jump at the chance to switch things up. If you’ve always wanted to be a lion tamer or a professional bubble blower, more power to you! But for me, I’m content right where I am.

Of course, that doesn’t mean I don’t have other creative pursuits I’d love to explore. I’ve always dreamed of writing a bestselling novel or learning to play the ukulele. But I like to think of those as side hustles rather than full-time gigs. After all, I’ve got bills to pay and a dog to feed (he’s very demanding).

So, dear readers, I turn the question over to you: If pay weren’t a factor, would you switch jobs? What would you choose to do instead, and why? Let me know in the comments below – I promise I won’t judge, even if your dream job involves taste-testing different flavors of cardboard.

Just remember, the grass is always greener and all that jazz. But if you’ve found a job that brings you joy and fulfillment, hold onto it tight – even if it doesn’t come with a corner office and a personal masseuse.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some important business to attend to. And by “important business,” I mean watching cat videos on YouTube. Hey, it’s all in a day’s work!